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Realme hikes prices of multiple smartphone models in India

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Sean
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Starting from today (30th August 2021), Realme has officially raised the prices for a dozen smartphone models in India. The price hike arrives as other brands also raise their offerings’ price tags in the region due to component shortages.

realme C25s FeaturedThe news was first shared by known tipster Abhishek Yadav on Twitter. In the Twitter thread, he shared the new prices of a number of smartphones along with the total rise in cost as well. The list of smartphones includes multiple C series of smartphones along with the Realme 8 lineup. Taking a look at the C series pricing first:

  • C11 – 2021 model with 2+32GB now costs ₹7,299 ($100), price hike of ₹300
  • C11 – 2021 model with 4+64GB now costs ₹8,799 ($120), price hike of ₹300
  • C21 – 3+32GB now costs ₹8,999 ($123), price hike of ₹500
  • C21 – 4+64GB now costs ₹9,999 ($136), price hike of ₹500
  • C25s – G85 4+64GB now costs ₹10,999 ($150), price hike of ₹500
  • C25s – G85 4+128GB now costs ₹11999 ($164), price hike of ₹500

Arriving at the Realme 8 lineup, the 4G variant with 6+128GB is now priced at ₹16,999 ($232), marking increase of ₹1,000. This hike in price is consistent with the entire lineup as the 4G variant with 8+128GB also now costs ₹17,999 ($245). Its 5G variant with 4+64GB now goes for ₹15,499 ($211) . Similarly, the 5G variant with 4+128GB and 8+128GB models now cost ₹16,499 ($225) and ₹18,499 ($252) respectively as well.

RealmeNotably, this isn’t the first time the brand hiked the pricing in India. For those unaware, the rise of prices arrives due to a shortage of components or rise in costs of certain parts. Other brands like Redmi, Micromax, Samsung and others, have also raised the prices of their smartphone offerings due to this ongoing issue.

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Ulefone Armor 12 5G flexes its muscles in an Official Video

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Simranpal Singh
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Just a refresher, the Ulefone Armor 15 5G has been up for pre-sales since August 23. The company has claimed that the response for the device is overwhelming, especially for its antibacterial silver ion, dual HiFi speaker function which attracted more eyeballs. Now, the company has posted an official unboxing video giving a lot more insight into the whole package.

Must See: Ulefone Armor 12 5G rugged phone with Dimensity 700 SoC on pre-sale for $199.99

The video, posted on Ulefone Official YouTube Channel highlights the major selling points of the device including the chipset, battery, and the Hi-Fi Dual Speaker for an immersive sound experience. If interested, do check the official intro video above to better guess its outstanding features and specifications. Here’s the official unboxing video

Ulefone Armor 12 5G: Specification

You might have got it by now, the Ulefone Armor 12 5G is the world’s first antibacterial dual 5G rugged phone. It is powered by Dimensity 700 octa-core chipset, paired with 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM storage, and supports a much advanced Dual 5G Hyperfast network. Keeping the lights on of the device is a 5180mAh battery that supports 15W wireless charging.

Coming to other features, the device boasts a large 6.52-inch waterdrop screen. At its rear features a brilliant quad-camera setup led by a pixel-intense 48MP sensor. It runs on the latest stable Android 11 Operating System which we can expect to get at least one major upgrade and jump to the upcoming Android 12. Apart from the above specs, the device is equipped with a dual HiFi speaker which when combined with the large 6.52inch screen could deliver you a pleasing multimedia experience.

What could be the USP of the device is the presence of Silver ion antibacterial coating claimed to eliminate bacteria up to 99.9%. This could be useful especially in this challenging era where pathogens have created havoc all around the globe. Furthermore, the device itself is rated IP68/69K for waterproof and drop resistance.

In the paper, the Armor 12 5G looks like a promising device satisfying the necessary conditions an ideal phone should possess such as power, reliability, futuristic, slim but durable and offers decent multimedia experience. That being said, if you would like to know more, you may visit Ulefone Official Website.

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Alleged realme Note series might soon take on the Redmi Note series

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi is popular for its Redmi Note series of budget smartphones worldwide. These devices offer a good set of features at an affordable price. The realme number series phones have been their prime competitor for the past few years. Looks like this may change as realme might soon debut the realme Note series.

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The sister brand of OPPO and OnePlus is gearing up to launch its next batch of budget smartphones with realme 9 and realme narzo 50 brandings. As per multiple reports, there will be more models in the lineup than ever before. Looks like the company is mimicking Xiaomi’s approach.

In addition to these handsets, the brand may also introduce the realme Note 9 series consisting of realme Note 9 and realme Note 9 Prime. These two devices are listed in the import database. Apart from their names, we know nothing about these phones. It’s not sure if these products are even real.

However, it is worth noting that a couple of days back, four realme 9 series handsets were also spotted in the same database, namely realme 9, realme 9 Pro, realme 9 Prime, and realme 9A. Hence, the realme Note series could probably exist.

Also, realme has confirmed to add two more models to the already existing realme 8 series. One of them is the recently leaked realme 8i and the other one is realme 8s. The brand will be soon launching the realme narzo 50A and realme narzo 50i too.

All the brandings of the upcoming realme budget smartphones are identical to that of products from Xiaomi. This clearly suggests that the fastest growing smartphone brand wants to compete even more fiercely with its archnemesis.

 

 

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Nubia teases Red Magic 6S Pro, will sport aerospace level heat management tech

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Sean
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Earlier today (30th August 2021), Nubia shared a new teaser for its upcoming Red Magic 6S Pro gaming smartphone. In the new teaser, the company showcases the device’s advanced heat dissipation system that will help keep thermals in checkNubiaThe Chinese smartphone maker shared the teaser on its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. In the social media post, the brand shared two image posters that highlighted two key components of its thermal management system. The first was aerospace level heat dissipation black technology, which is basically a unique aviation grade aluminum that is used in a surface of up to 18,000 square millimeters inside the handset that helps reduce the CPU’s core temperature by 16 degrees Celsius and even reduce the temperature of the smartphone’s body as well.

NubiaFurthermore, the second major component of the thermal management system includes its built in turbo cooling fan. This fan spins with a speed of up to 20,000 RPM. Although, since it is powered by a brushless motor, the company assures that the maximum noise levels from this fan would only be 28 decibels. Previously, Nubia had also revealed that its latest smartphone will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC along with 165Hz refresh rate. Notably, the device is set to be unveiled on 6th September 2021, so stay tuned for more updates.

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New OnePlus phone receives BIS certification, could be OnePlus 9 RT

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A new OnePlus smartphone with model number MT2111 model number has received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The BIS listing (via) has no information on the specs of the device. The OnePlus 9 RT flagship is rumored to debut in India in October. Hence, it is likely that the MT2111 OnePlus handset could be the upcoming OnePlus 9 RT smartphone.

OnePlus MT2111 BIS

OnePlus is also speculated to launch some Nord branded phones with modest specs. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to known whether the MT2111 smartphone is the OnePlus 9 RT or a Nord series device.

OnePlus 9 RT specifications

Recent reports have revealed that the OnePlus 9 RT will be an updated version of the OnePlus 9R flagship phone that debuted earlier this year. The 9 RT is expected to feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED display that will offer a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen will come integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

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OnePlus 9R

The Snapdragon 870 chipset is present under the hood of the OnePlus 9 RT. It has 8 GB / 12 G of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

The OnePlus 9 RT will come with a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its rear camera setup will include a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera, a 16-megapixel secondary lens, and a 2-megapixel camera. Contradictory reports suggest that it will continue to sport a quad camera system. Lastly, the device will come equipped with OxygenOS 12 UI-based Android 11 OS.

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Realme Narzo 50i India launch tipped, variants and color options leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last week, 91mobiles shared a leaked render of the upcoming Realme Narzo 50A smartphone. A new tweet by reliable tipster Mukul Sharma (aka. stufflistings) reveals that the company will be soon announcing another Narzo 50 series phone called the Narzo 50i in India. The tipster has revealed that the variants and color options of the Narzo 50i.

The tipster further revealed that the Narzo 50i will be arriving in India soon in variants like 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. The company revealed that the smartphone will be available in two colors such as Mint Green and Carbon Black. The other details of the smartphone are under wraps.

Realme Narzo 50A

As far as the Realme Narzo 50A smartphone is concerned, its leaked renders revealed that it will be sporting a waterdrop notch screen. Its uniquely designed rear shell has a triple camera unit with an LED flash and a fingerprint scanner.

The bottom edge of the device features a 3.5mm audio jack, a ai, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power key. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the specs of the device.

Last year, Realme announced the Narzo 20 series of smartphones in September in India. Hence, it is likely that the Narzo 50 series of smartphones may debut as early as next month in India and some other markets.

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Lenovo K13 powered by Unisoc SC9863A SoC and 2GB RAM launched in Russia

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Jeet
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Lenovo has launched a new entry-level smartphone in its K-series of smartphones in Russia. The phone, dubbed Lenovo K13, is a step back from the K12 smartphone launched last year, in terms of specifications.

The smartphone features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display that offers HD+ screen resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a regular 60Hz refresh rate. There’s also a waterdrop notch on top of the display that houses a 5-megapixel selfie snapper.

Lenovo K13

On the backside, the device features a dual-camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There’s also a fingerprint sensor mounted on the back panel for added security.

Under the hood, the Lenovo K13 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset which has an octa-core processor clocked at 1.6GHz. The device comes packed with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

It also comes with a microSD card slot for further expanding the storage capacity. In comparison, the K12 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC, packing 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.

There’s a usual set of connectivity options, including 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. The phone runs the Android operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging.

The Lenovo K12 is available for purchase in Russia in just one color — Blue. It carries an affordable price tag of RUB7,777 which roughly converts to $106.

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Google Pixel 6 series smartphones reportedly launching on September 13

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Jeet
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Earlier this month, Google unveiled its flagship Pixel series smartphones — Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which will come with a revamped design and its own Tensor chipset. However, the company has not yet announced the launch date for these smartphones.

While the official launch date still remains unknown, a new report claims that Google could launch the Pixel 6 series smartphones on 13th September. That’s a day before Apple is expected to make the iPhone 13 series phones official.

Google Pixel 6 series featured

The company has already confirmed that the upcoming Pixel 6 lineup will be made available for purchase this fall. Recently, Google discontinued its Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G smartphones that were launched last year.

So far, Google has revealed some key details about the smartphones even though the full specifications sheet hasn’t been shared. The Pixel 6 comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display offering a 90Hz refresh rate while the Pro model has a 6.7-inch QHD+ display offering a 120Hz refresh rate.

The standard model features a dual-camera setup on the back while the Pixel 6 Pro has a triple-camera setup — a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 4x telephoto lens. This time, the photography performance could top the charts given that the chipset is said to be focused on photo output and use artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The highlight of the Pixel 6 series remains its processor as they will come powered by Google’s own chipset — Tensor, which is made especially for Pixel devices. Apart from on-device AI and ML capability, the chip is also claimed to have significant improvement in translation, captioning, and dictation. The chipset is likely to be an unreleased Samsung Exynos 9855 SoC.

There are lots of smartphone launch events planned around mid-September. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is expected to get launched on 8th September and then Google is said to be set to launch the Pixel 6 lineup on 13th September. Just a day after that, Apple is likely to launch its iPhone 13 series smartphones. However, none of these launch events have been officially confirmed by the respective companies, but we expect an official announcement from the firms in the coming days.

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Vivo X70 series launch date confirmed for China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo has confirmed today that it will be announcing the Vivo X70 series of smartphones in China at 7:30 PM (local time) on Sept. 9. It can be said based on recent reports that the series will include three smartphones such as the Vivo X70, Vivo X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+. The Chinese manufacturer has shared some images of the Pro+ to reveal its design.

Vivo X70 Pro Plus

The official renders show that the Vivo X70 Pro+ will be available in black and orange color variants. Like the predecessor X60 Pro+, the orange edition of the successor model seems to be equipped with a leather back.

At the front, it features a punch-hole display with curved edges. Coming back to the renders, a quad-camera setup featuring a periscope zoom lens can be seen on the rear shell of the device. The quad cameras are assisted by a triple-LED flash unit and laser autofocus. A black-colored vacant portion can be seen on the right side of the quad-camera system.

Reports have revealed that it features a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Google Play Console listing of the phone has revealed that the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. Past reports have revealed that it may come with other specs like 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of internal storage, and 65W fast charging.

Reports surrounding the Vivo X70 and X70 Pro smartphones have revealed that these phones will come equipped with specs like a 6.56-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, Exynos 1080, and 44W fast charging. The global editions of the X70 and X70 Pro are likely to be fueled by the Dimensity 1200 chipset. The X70 series is expected to impress in the photography department as it will be arriving with the company’s self-developed Vivo V1 ISP.

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Apple iPhone 13 series expected to officially launch on September 14

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Jeet
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Last year, Apple launched the iPhone 12 series smartphones a bit later than its usual timeline because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the Cupertino-based technology giant is expected to stick to its schedule for the iPhone 13 series.

While the company has not yet announced the launch date for the next generation of the Apple iPhone series, rumors indicate that the devices could be launched in the third week of September. But a new report now claims that Apple is set to launch the iPhone 13 series smartphones on 14th September.

Apple iPhone 13 to bring Potrait Mode and ProRes for videos

If that is indeed true, then the Tim Cook-led company could soon announce its launch event, probably in the next few days. Along with the next-generation iPhone, the company will also be launching the Apple Watch Series 7 models at the same event.

The report further adds that after getting announced on 14th September, the smartphone will be available for purchase from 24th September. This time, Apple will be selling four models at the same time — iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max.

A recent report claimed that Apple is likely to increase the price of the upcoming iPhone 13 series models due to the price hike in components. Recently, TSMC confirmed that it will be increasing its pricing by up to 20 percent. However, the majority of the reports indicate that the pricing of the iPhone 13 models is likely to be the same as the iPhone 12 models.

Foxconn, one of the largest suppliers and contract manufacturers for Apple, has reportedly started fast-track recruitment for 200,000 members and is aiming to fill the vacancy by the end of September 2021. Notably, the large facility can house as many as 350,000 assembly line workers and produce up to 500,000 smartphones a day.

The Apple iPhone 13 lineup is expected to come with a slightly smaller notch and a 120Hz refresh rate in the Pro variants. It is also being reiterated that the company will also be offering a 1TB internal storage model this time.

It is also claimed to have support for mmWave 5G for countries outside of the United States. The phones are said to come with space-saving internal circuitry, which should allow the company to offer a larger battery inside the device.

The new iPhones will come with support for 25W fast charging technology, a slight upgrade from the current 22W charging. It is also expected to come with a LiDAR scanner. The upcoming flagship smartphone series from Apple will come with notable hardware upgrades. It points out to a faster and more power-efficient A15 Bionic chipset manufactured using TSMC’s 5nm+ process.

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Apple iPhone 14 may not be powered by 3nm chipset due to TSMC’s production issues

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Jeet
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Apple is gearing up to launch its next-generation iPhone 13 series smartphones next month but even before the official launch takes place, details related to the next year’s iPhone 14 series have been making rounds.

It is speculated that the Apple iPhone 14 lineup could come powered by the 3nm chipset manufactured by TSMC. However, the latest report indicates that may not be the case as the Taiwan-based manufacturer is facing delays.

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Apple iPhone 12

The report claims that TSMC has confirmed that its 3nm process, known as N3, has been delayed for mass-production by about 3-4 months. This means that the iPhone 14 lineup will miss the chipset (possibly named Apple A16 Bionic) manufactured using the 3nm process and instead will pack a processor made using the N4 process.

Previously, it was reported that Apple has already placed orders for the 4nm chip with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and is set to go into production in the fourth quarter of this year.

Not only that, the Cupertino-based tech giant has already booked the majority of TSMC’s capacity for the production of 3nm chips over chip giant Intel. The 3nm chips are likely to go into production in the second half of next year and were expected to be powering the next-generation iPhone 14 series phones.

Similarly, Samsung is also reportedly facing production issues related to the 3nm chip and thus, its flagship smartphones getting launched next year could also come packed with the 4nm chipset and same will be the fate of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 898 given that the company is reliant on TSMC and Samsung for manufacturing.

Apple is all set to launch the iPhone 13 series smartphones in the market, possibly in the third week of September but the company has not yet revealed the launch date. All four models in the lineup — iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max are expected to come powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset manufactured using 5nm+ process by TSMC.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE may launch on September 8

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In the beginning week of July, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S21 FE 5G was spotted at China’s TENAA certification site with full specifications. Recently, the handset was spotted at the Bluetooth SIG and the Google Play Console, which indicated that it may launch soon. Now, a tipster has claimed that the Galaxy S21 FE 5G will be announced on Sept. 8 in India.

Tipster Mauri QHD claimed that he has learned from a reliable source that the Galaxy S21 FE 5G will debut on Sept. 8. Even reliable tipster Max Weinbach’s recent tweet hints that the S21 FE 5G’s launch may not be far away.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G specifications (Rumored)

The Galaxy S21 FE 5G measures 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.8mm and weighs 176 grams. It has a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen that produces an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel, and its rear shell has a 12-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE renders by Evan Blass

The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform powers the Galaxy S21 FE 5G. It has 8 GB of RAM, and it comes with 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage. It is backed by a 4,370mAh battery, which may support 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.

The smartphone may run on Android 11 OS. Its other features include an in-screen fingerprint scanner, a microSD card slot, and a dustproof and water-resistant chassis. It is expected to arrive in multiple colors as show in the image above.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G listed for purchase on Amazon India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last week, Samsung released the first teaser of the Galaxy A52s 5G for India. It confirmed on Saturday that the smartphone will go official at 12 PM (local time) in the country. Ahead of the launch, a couple of listings of the Galaxy A52s 5G is now available on Amazon India. The listings allow users to add the phone to the cart and make payment.

There seems to be some problem with Galaxy A52s 5G’s Amazon listings as its 6 GB RAM variant is listed for Rs 38,999 (~$530), whereas its 8 GB RAM edition is listed with a lower price of Rs 35,999 (~$490). Hence, readers are recommended not to order the device now and wait for its official announcement.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G specifications

The Galaxy A52s 5G is an IP67 certified smartphone featuring a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display. The punch-hole screen delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 OS.

The A52s 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset and 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Both RAM variants are expected to arrive with 128 GB of storage in India. It has a shared SIM slot for adding a microSD card.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

It has a front camera of 32-megapixel, and its rear shell has a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The device is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. Samsung has confirmed that it will be available in three colors such as Awesome Black, Awesome White, and Awesome Violet in India.

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Realme Pad’s Geekbench listing spotted, reveals chipset and RAM

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Earlier this month, Indian tech Youtuber Sahil Karoul claimed that Realme will be announcing the Realme Pad on Sept. 9. Realme fans speculated that the tablet could be coming with a Snapdragon 8-series or 7-series. However, it was revealed by Karoul on Saturday that the tablet will be driven by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset. Now, the Realme tablet has been spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site (via). The listing reveals that the tablet will indeed feature the Helio chip.

The upcoming Realme Pad has been spotted with RMP2102 model number at a couple of certification sites such as Singapore’s IMDA, Europe’s EEC, India’s BIS, and Thailand’s NBTC. Now, the same device has appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site. The listing reveals that it is powered by MediaTek’s MT6769V/CU octa-core chip, which includes six CPU cores working at 1.80GHz and two CPU cores clocking at 2.0GHz. These clues are enough to confirm that the Realme Pad will feature the Helio G80.

Realme Pad Geekbench

The listing further states that it has 4 GB of RAM, and it is loaded with Android 11. The OS is likely to be overlaid with the Realme UI designed for tablets. It scored 326 in the single-core test and 1144 in the multi-core test.

Realme Pad specifications (Rumored)

Past reports have revealed that the Realme Pad measures 246 x 156 x 6.8mm and it houses a 10.4-inch AMOLED panel that offers a 60Hz refresh rate. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel, and its rear shell has an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus support.

Realme Pad
Realme Pad

The Realme Pad will be fueled by the Helio G80 and a 7,100mAh battery. It may offer internal storage of 64 GB. The tablet is expected to come with other features like quad speakers, Wi-Fi, and 4G LTE. It may carry support for the stylus. Leaked renders have revealed that it will arrive in colors like grey and gold.

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Teardown reveals why the new Sony PlayStation 5 console weighs less

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Jed John Ikoba
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Sony recently unveiled a new PlayStation 5 model that is significantly lighter than its predecessor. There were speculations then that the change in weight could have been as a result of the changes made in the new console which does not have a disc input. Other reasons were also adduced including the possibility of a lighter heat dissipation mechanism.

A teardown of the new PS5, which is already on sale in the US, Japan, and Australia, has all but confirmed that the major reason for the massive change in the console’s net weight was due to a smaller and probably more efficient heat sink inside the console.

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The New PS5 heat sink is at the right

The sleek Sony PlayStation 5 console teardown video on YouTube by Austin Evans, shows a decoupling of the console to reveal a smaller heat sink that provides efficient cooling when the PS5 is in operation. The reason for the much smaller heat sink is still unclear, although Evans claimed that the particular PS5 unit used became very hot while in use, although he concedes that his claim was not definitive yet on the heat performance of the new PlayStation 5. The heat sink is a pivotal component of the PS5, as Sony uses it to offer substantial cooling to the device for optimal performance.

The digital version of the PlayStation 5, as earlier mentioned, has no disc input, as it relies only on digital games that come with the device or could be purchased from the PlayStation Store. It offers sufficient internal memory and other features that could appeal to some segment of the gaming populace. The non-digital PS5 models are still sporting heavier heat sinks and it is unclear whether Sony may tweak the heat dissipation mechanisms of these models as well.

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DJI Mavic 3 leak gives us a look at the design, key specs in tow

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Jed John Ikoba
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A new leak has illuminated some grey areas in the yet-to-be-released DJI Mavic 3 (or possibly Mavic Pro 3) drone. There has been a buildup of expectations for the latest drone that may come from DJI on its design, looks, and features. Much was not known previously of the gadget, but thanks to a new leak, we can say a few more stuff about the machine.DJI Mavic 3

The leak was credited to Brazilian sources and provided an illustration of the next-generation DJI Mavic 3 drone, with several other specs. The drone could feature a new collision avoidance system that is meant to enhance its overall maneuverability. It will also have more powerful adaptive cameras and zoom systems. The front and rear sensors have been positioned to enhance effectiveness, while the side sensors have all been removed. The machine has 1TB of memory, it is capable of being airborne for up to 40 minutes, and could come with up to 6000mAh battery.DJI Mavic 3

The drone’s gimbal now has an integrated automatic look, although we are not certain whether the acrylic protector will be retained. Importantly too, a new smart controller will come with the drone to enhance its operations. It is believed that the gimbal will feature a new automatic locking mechanism that is activated when the drone is turned off, which is a clear departure from the current scenario requiring a manual adjustment.

DJI Mavic 3

The illustrations released also show a very sleek machine which could be significantly different from its predecessor the DJI Mavic 2, released back in 2018. There could be at least two versions of the new drone, possibly a base version (the DJI Mavic 3) and a higher version, the Mavic 3 Pro, possibly.DJI Mavic 3

While no official remark has been received by DJI at this time, the tipster also projects that the DJI Mavic 3 series will be released in October. There were no indications of the possible pricing details of the drone yet.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 survives the durability test your phone most likely won’t go through IRL

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Galaxy Z Fold3 was announced earlier this month as the third-generation foldable phone from Samsung. The manufacturer has touted significant improvements in the build quality of the device such as a stronger aluminum frame, IPX8 water-resistance rating, Gorilla Glass Victus, and a display that it claims is 80% more durable than the last generation.

To find out if these claims are true, popular YouTuber, Zack Nelson, of the YouTube channel, JerryRigEverything, put the Galaxy Z Fold3 through his famous durability test.

The result of the over 11-minute long video is that Samsung’s new foldable is actually better in terms of its build quality.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3’s cover display and rear panel, which are protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, scratch at level 6 on the Mohs’ scale of hardness. However, the inner display that now houses an under-display camera, is still pretty soft as it scratches at a level 2. Your fingernails will even leave noticeable marks on the surface if you apply enough pressure. However, you don’t have to worry about the S Pen Fold Edition leaving permanent marks on the screen even if applying pressure when writing.

One of the upgrades Samsung touts is the new Armor aluminum frame. While the paint on the metal does come off when scratched with a knife, the strength of the frame is best tested when dropped which didn’t happen in the video although

The Galaxy Z Fold3 has an IPX8 rating which means while it will survive immersion in water, it isn’t dustproof. If you are wondering how this is possible, it is reported that what Samsung did is to give the phone’s internal sockets with an oleophobic coating that keeps water out rather than with the use of rubber seals. Zack does put the phone through a dust test and the Galaxy Z Fold3 does a good job in not getting dust into the hinges.

Where the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 impresses just like its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold2, is in the bend test. The device doesn’t bend or break when bent in the folded state. Its inner display also survives the bend test when in the unfolded state.

Samsung has sure made an impressive device and it is impressive to see there is a significant difference when compared to the first foldable it released in 2019.

 

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Honor X20 Max is coming with a 7-inch screen, may also have a Dimensity 1100 chip

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Habeeb Onawole
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Last year’s Honor X10 Max 5G was one of the largest smartphones Honor announced. The phone launched with a massive 7.09-inch display and a Dimensity 800 5G processor. A new report has revealed that a successor called the Honor X20 Max is coming soon and it will also have a large screen.

Honor X10 Max
Honor X10 Max

According to Weibo account @菊厂影业Fans, the Honor X20 Max is coming soon, and unconfirmed reports say that it will have a 7.2-inch display, a 6000mAh battery, and a Dimensity 1100 processor. All of these are upgrades (if you consider a bigger display as an upgrade too) when compared to the Honor X10 Max whose display is smaller and also packs a smaller 5000mAh battery.

Apart from having a bigger display, we want to believe the Honor X20 Max will pack a similar RGBW display as its predecessor. Unlike standard RGB panels, an RGBW panel is said to have a lower power consumption. We also hope Honor gives it a high refresh rate this time around.

Other areas we expect to see upgrades include the cameras, the speakers, and the fast charging technology. The Honor X10 Max launched with support for 22.5W fast charging. Since the successor will be coming with a bigger battery capacity, it is only fair that the charging speed gets a boost too.

The arrival of the Honor X20 Max will complete the Honor X20 trio which already includes the Honor X20 SE and the Honor X20.

 

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Here is an unofficial list of Xiaomi devices that may get the Android 12 update

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Habeeb Onawole
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Android 12 should come out of beta soon, so we should expect Google to announce the stable update in the coming weeks. While the Pixel phones are sure to get the stable update on day 1, we should also see a few devices from other manufacturers including Xiaomi get the update. However, the majority of eligible devices won’t receive the update for weeks, months, and maybe even after a year from when it is announced. In relation to this, here is an unofficial list of Xiaomi devices that will get the Android 12 update.

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The source of the list is Xiaomiui and it includes devices that are launched by Xiaomi as well as those launched under the Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark brands. The source says the list was put together based on information gotten from internal sources, however, it is still an unofficial list.

Some of the devices are already in the internal beta or closed beta stages of Android 12, so they should get the updates

Devices in Internal Beta of Android 12

  • MIX 4
  • Mi 11X / POCO F3 / Redmi K40
  • Mi 11 Lite 5G
  • Mi 10S
  • Mi 10 / Mi 10 Pro / Mi 10 Ultra
  • Mi 10T / Mi 10T Pro / Redmi K30S Ultra
  • Mi Pad 5 / Mi Pad 5 Pro / Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G
  • Redmi K30 Pro / Redmi K30 Zoom / POCO F2 Pro
  • Redmi Note 8 2021
  • POCO X3 Pro

Devices in Closed Beta of Android 12

  • Mi 11i / Mi 11X Pro / Redmi K40 Pro / Redmi K40 Pro+
  • Mi 11 / Mi 11 Pro / Mi 11 Ultra

Mi Devices that will get updated to Android 12

  • Mi MIX Fold
  • Mi 11 Lite 4G
  • Mi 10 Lite 5G / Mi 10 Lite Zoom / Mi 10 Youth 5G
  • Mi 10i / Mi 10T Lite
  • Mi Note 10 / Mi Note 10 Pro / Mi CC9 Pro
  • Mi Note 10 Lite

Redmi and POCO Devices that will get updated to Android 12

  • Redmi 10
  • Redmi 10X 5G / Redmi 10X Pro
  • Redmi Note 9S / Redmi Note 9 Pro / Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • Redmi Note 9 5G / Redmi Note 9T
  • Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
  • Redmi Note 10 / Redmi Note 10S / Redmi Note 10T / Redmi Note 10 5G
  • Redmi Note 10 Pro / Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
  • Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G (China)
  • Redmi 9T / Redmi 9 Power
  • Redmi Note 9 4G (China)
  • Redmi K30
  • Redmi K30 5G / Redmi K30 5G Racing / Redmi K30i 5G
  • Redmi K30 Ultra
  • Redmi K40 Gaming
  • POCO F3 GT
  • POCO X2 / POCO X3 / POCO X3 NFC
  • POCO M3 Pro 5G
  • POCO M3
  • POCO M2 Pro
  • Black Shark 3 series
  • Black Shark 4 series

Devices that won’t get Android 12

  • Mi 9 series
  • Mi 9T series
  • Mi CC9 series
  • Redmi K20 series
  • Redmi Note 8 series
  • Redmi 9 series
  • Redmi 9 Prime
  • Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G
  • POCO C3
  • POCO M2/ POCO M2 Reloaded

 

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 to launch in Phantom Silver and Lavender colors soon in India

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Pranav Sawant
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A few days back, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 foldable phones in the Indian market. The smartphones were launched in only two color variants i.e. Phantom Black for both the devices and a Cream finish for the Z Flip 3 and a Green color for the Z fold 3. Now, according to a well-known tipster Ishan Agarwal(via MySmartPrice), Samsung will introduce these phones in more colors soon in India.

Samsung is touted to launch the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 in lavender color and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in Phantom Silver finish. The Z Flip 3’s new color will arrive in the 128GB variant, whereas the Z Fold 3 will launch in the 256GB variant. The exact sale date of the new colors is currently unknown but we can expect it to launch this fall.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a 7.6-inch Infinity Flex display with 1768 x 2208 pixels resolution. It also has a cover screen sporting a 6.2-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen has a protection of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and an aspect ratio of 25:9. On the other hand, the Z Flip 3 has a 6.7-inch primary display and a 1.9-inch cover screen. It is also protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

The Z Fold 3 has a 4MP under-display camera inside and has a 10MP selfie camera on the cover screen. The device features a triple rear camera system with a 12MP main sensor, a 12MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. The Z Flip 3 has a 12MP + 12MP dual rear camera system and a 10Mp selfie snapper.

Under the hood, both the phones are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM in the Z Fold 3 and 8GB in the Z Flip 3. The Z Fold 3 has a 4,400mAh battery with 25W fast charging support, whereas the Z Flip 3 houses a 3,300mAh battery with 15W charging speed.

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